The Kwara House of Assembly on Tuesday urged Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq to provide immediate succour and other relief materials to thousands of residents of the state whose houses and valuables were destroyed by a rainstorm. The house-made the call in Ilorin in its resolution after adopting a matter of urgent public importance on the havoc …

Mohammed Nanono Alhaji Muhammad Nanono, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, has called on fertilizer dealers to do their business in line with the provisions of the National Fertilizer Quality Control (NFQC) Act and the Fertilizer Regulations. Nanono made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a three – day workshop for fertilizer dealers on the …

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Tuesday that more than 200,000 refugee children were out of school in Ethiopia due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The UN refugee agency said this in its situation update issued on Tuesday in Addis Ababa. “The Ethiopian ministry of education has initiated consultations with education and …

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has insisted that it would proceed with its planned nationwide protest with effect from Sept. 28 over the Federal Government refusal to reverse the hikes in electricity tariff and fuel pump price. Mr Ayuba Wabba, NLC President, said this while addressing newsmen at the end of the National Executive Council …

The Federal Government on Tuesday said it has lost billions of naira from 2015 till date in the lottery sector due to unpaid revenue from lottery operators in the country. Sen. George Akume, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs made this known when he inaugurated an 11-man ministerial taskforce committee in his office in …

Senate President Lawan President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, says for African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to yield the intended results, the same must be backed by requisite legal frameworks, right policies, and robust implementation. Lawan made this known when he received a visiting delegation from the African Continental Free Trade Area, led by its …

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, headquarters, Abuja By Arize Nwobu IN accordance with how central banks in developing countries should operate, the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, is making spirited efforts to promote economic growth through the evolution of various innovative policies spanning various sub-sectors of the economy. The traditional roles of central banks include …

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has denied a report that the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), an agency of the U.S. Department of Treasury, placed him and his family members under close watch over alleged financial fraud. Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2019 general elections, gave the clarification in a …

The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Ebonyi says it has trained 205,000 unemployed youths in various job creation schemes in the state since its inception in 1998. The Director-General of the organisation, Dr Mohammed Argungu, said this at the orientation organised for the participants in the 2020 Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS) in …

The Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Malam Mele Kyari says the absence of a stable fiscal environment is inhibiting the growth of the Nigerian petroleum industry, especially the upstream sector. Kyari made this known in a statement issued by the Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs division, Dr Kennie Obateru, …

The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) says it has postponed its planned nationwide protest scheduled for Sept. 23 till Sept. 28. Its Chairman, Lagos State Council, Mr Gbenga Ekundayo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos that the union decided to postpone it in order to hold a unified protest …

The Silverbird Entertainment Group says it plans to establish cinema outlets in Ebonyi by December 2020 to meet the demands of the anticipated Christmas ‘crowd’. Mr Guy Murray-Bruce, President of the Silverbird Group, made the pronouncement on Tuesday during a business forum organised by the Ebonyi government for chief executives of business conglomerates across the country …

South Africa’s President. Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has urged the United Nations to spare no effort at ending racism and other forms of prejudice. Ramaphosa, who is the Chairman of the African Union, made the call in his pre-recorded video statement to the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. It is …

Uber robbery suspects By Evelyn Usman Two suspected members of a robbery gang that specialized in attacking Uber drivers and snatching their vehicles at gunpoint have been arrested by policemen attached to Area ‘J’ command of the Lagos State Police command. The suspects who posed as passengers, ordered for an Uber ride at about 11.30 pm, …

Rotimi Akeredolu In a bid to avert total reliance on allocation from the federation account to pay salaries and fund infrastructure before year 2024, Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Monday, commissioned a modern chocolate factory in the ancient city of Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of the state. The factory, though initiated by his predecessor in partnership with …

By Adeola Badru IN its bid to enhance food security, the Federal Government, through the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), Tuesday, commenced training of 100 unemployed Nigerians in livestock and vegetables. The training was part of the Federal Government’s renewed efforts to revamp the country’s agricultural sector, under the NDE’ Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (SADTS). …

Gov Diri Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, on Tuesday, flayed the deduction of the state’s revenue by the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in favour of Rivers State following a high court ruling. Governor Diri said the hurried implementation of the ruling was unacceptable and sub judice as the state’s appeal was pending …

By Luminous Jannamike The Catholic Bishop of the Sokoto Diocese has lampooned politicians who run to religious leaders for endorsements before elections. Kukah, who spoke on Tuesday during an interview on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily, said Nigeria was yet to practice true democracy. He stressed that politicians ought to engage the people they intend to …

By Ibrahim HassanWuyo Former Emir of Kano and one-time Managing Director of First Bank, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has lamented that the nation’s economy has not been diversified, over 60 years after the discovery of oil in Nigeria. Malam Sanusi spoke on the second day of the Kaduna Economic and Investment summit (KADINVEST) 5.0 on Tuesday. …

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project ( SERAP), Tuesday listed the constitutional oath of President Muhammadu Buhari, vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Nigerian Governors and lawmakers. Below are the oaths: Under the Nigerian constitution, 1999 [as amended], Nigerian public officers solemnly swear/affirm as follows: I, as PRESIDENT, solemnly swear/affirm that I will be faithful and bear …